Dental Hygienist

Job Description: Job Description Dental Hygienist East Avenue Dental Care | Norwalk, CT Are you looking for a practice where you can build lasting relationships with patients, work with a supportive team, and enjoy a schedule that promotes work-life balance? East Avenue Dental Care is looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist to join our growing team in Norwalk, Connecticut. Located at 111 East Avenue, Suite 200, Norwalk, CT 06851, our office is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming and positive environment. We believe our hygienists play a vital role in helping patients achieve healthier smiles, and we provide the support and resources needed to help you succeed. This full-time opportunity offers a convenient Tuesday through Friday schedule, giving you a consistent four-day work week and extended weekends every week. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer benefits, bonus opportunities, free continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy educating patients, and want to be part of a team that truly values its hygienists, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about joining the team at East Avenue Dental Care! Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences. Hygienists in CT, MD, NC, NV and WA work for a supported professional corporation (PC) and are not employed by Heartland Dental. As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients! What You’ll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off)Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential East Avenue Dental Care like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental. Join a 9 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community Minimum Qualifications Current dental hygienist license in Connecticut and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentationCPR Certification Preferred Experience 0 years of clinical experienceExperience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systemsDesire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental healthClinical needs as required by office Physical RequirementsAbility to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the positionProlonged periods sitting and standingMust be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at timesAvailability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the yearAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. Who is Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.